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Scenario

When partial hearing creates complete isolation

My hearing loss means I miss half of what people say in group conversations and I just smile and nod, but I feel like I am living behind glass watching everyone else connect.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The exhaustion of constantly trying to piece together partial information while appearing engaged creates a profound loneliness in the midst of company.

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Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Disability & Accessibility?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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